Entity that promotes it: European Comission
Entity type: Public institution at European level
Scope of action: Vigo
Improvement obtained: “... new technologies were used to build ramps, elevators and escalators in public spaces that now allow people with disabilities to “live” AND “enjoy” a city like Vigo, built on a mountain and therefore with slopes. "Very strong"."
Description of the performance / Activity:
“Vigo was awarded… with the honorable mention of the 2019 Accessible City Award, awarded by the European Commission, in recognition of the initiatives developed in recent years so that people with disabilities can access all parts of the town, which is built on a mountain.”
Related information:
Barrier removal project - Vigo Accesible
Accessible City Award 2019